Texas Legislators Would Be Unlikely to Identify Which Type of Interest

question 45

Multiple Choice

Texas legislators would be unlikely to identify which type of interest group as a "power group"?

• A) Public interest groups advocating campaign finance reform
• B) An interest group representing oil and gas companies
• C) A professional association representing physicians
• D) A trade association representing the tobacco industry
• E) A teacher organization such as the Texas American Federation of Teachers

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Definitions:

Tax Authority

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Medicare

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Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed, which can vary based on income level, type of earnings, and other factors.